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New Hypersonic Experiments Confirm a 60-Year-Old Turbulence Theory—and Could Transform Future High-Speed Flight
New experiments confirm a decades-old theory of turbulence, revealing how air behaves at extreme speeds and shaping the future of hypersonic flight.
Satellite Communications Breakthrough Could Pave the Way Toward ‘Quantum Energy’
Researchers say once-impossible Earth-to-space quantum light transmissions are now a reality, paving the way toward ultra-secure satellite communications.
Levitation Breakthrough Enables Scientists to Sort Living Cells Using “Invisible Force” Instead of Physical Contact
A groundbreaking new device uses electromagnetic levitation to help researchers gently sort living cells, with no need for physical contact.
Are 4K and 8K Televisions Worth it? Scientists Say These Experiments May Finally Settle the Debate
Recent experiments reveal the right display size and sitting distance required for people to differentiate between 4K, 8K, and HD TVs.
Sweeping U.S. Study Finds Little Evidence of Smartphones Harming Mental Health
Large U.S. study finds smartphones have little impact on mood, revealing a complex and often overstated link to mental health.
Scientists Solve Quantum Mystery That Could Generate Electricity from Light
Cambridge scientists develop an organic semiconductor that generates electric charge directly from absorbed light.
Shape-Shifting ‘Chinese Lantern’ Structure Could Pave the Way for the Next Generation of Adaptive Machines
Engineers have developed a 'Chinese lantern' structure that can shape-shift into various three-dimensional forms on command.
Holographic TV is Here: Award-Winning ‘Portalgraph’ Instantly Turns any Screen into a 3D VR Display
Award-winning headset-free 3D VR display technology, Portalgraph, can turn any TV or computer screen into an interactive VR display.
Holographic Ultrasound Breakthrough Enables Scientists to Unlock a New Frontier in Brain Stimulation Research
An international team of researchers has developed a novel method of repurposing ultrasound technologies to manipulate neural activity.
Breakthrough Experiments Show How to Detect Hidden Objects Like Submarines and Buried Treasure Using Physics
New experiments demonstrate how to detect hidden objects like submarines or buried treasure using the power of acoustical physics.
When Asteroid Deflection Fails: How The Keyhole Effect Could Send Dangerous Space Rocks Back on A Collision Course With Earth
If asteroid deflection missions aren’t conducted with the utmost care and precision, they may send objects through a “gravitational keyhole.”
These 5 Geoengineering Ideas Won’t Save Humanity, and Will Probably Do More Harm Than Good
Top climate experts say that some geoengineering-based climate solutions may be cures worse than the disease.
This New Material Can Use Plastic Waste To Solve the Climate Crisis by Capturing Carbon Dioxide
Plastics are a major source of pollution and rising levels of atmospheric CO₂ continue to drive climate change. A new material could help address both problems.
DARPA’s New “MASH” Program Aims to Deploy Autonomous Robot Medics to Save Lives on the Battlefield
DARPA’s new MASH program aims to use autonomous robot medics to treat soldiers and save lives on the battlefield.
“Quantum Adversaries”: New Quantum Computing Research Tackles Malicious Actors
Rice University computer scientists are tackling “quantum adversaries” who seek to exploit weaknesses in quantum computers purposely.
Bending it like Beckham: Soccer’s New Upstart Artificial Intelligence Tool Could Change Sports Forever
Researchers have developed an AI-based method to make complex tracking data for sports like soccer more accessible.
Ancient Medicine or Something Else? Archaeologists Discover 34,000 Year Old Indigo Dye on Paleolithic Tools
Archaeologists have uncovered a 34,000-year-old mystery that's rewriting our understanding of early human behavior, and our use of indigo.
Air Taxis Are About to Revolutionize Urban Transport—But Experts Still Have Safety Concerns
Small, low-altitude electric air taxi eVTOLs could be the future of transportation, according to Chinese electronic vehicle experts.
How the Discovery of a Secret Superpower in the Bee Brain Could Revolutionize AI and Robotics
Inspired by the bee brain, scientists develop a new AI model that could revolutionize how machines learn, adapt, and perceive.
Scientists Turn to ‘Black Metal’ to Make Ultra-Powerful Solar Thermoelectric Generators
Scientists have created a solar thermoelectric generator covered with black metal that is 15 times more powerful than the best alternatives.
Prometheus Announces Game-Changing Breakthrough in E-Fuels Direct Air Capture Technology
Prometheus Fuels has announced a breakthrough in e-fuel production that uses solar energy and carbon dioxide to make several varieties.
Synchron Unveils World’s First “Thought-Driven Control” of an Apple iPad in New Brain-Computer Interface Milestone
Synchron has revealed the world’s first public demonstration of an iPad controlled purely by thought.
“Sound Transmission Isn’t Necessary”: Visual Microphone Decodes Vibrations to Hear Without Listening
Scientists have invented the first-ever single-pixel "visual microphone" that detects vibrations with light and converts them back to sound.
“We Are Actually Very Close to This Science Fiction”: Meta-Optical Tech May Soon Enable ‘Projection-Glasses,’ Novel Cameras, and More
Australia’s ARC Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems is working to overcome the limitations of optical technologies.
Common Elements: Everyday Iron Oxide Could Replace Rare-Earth Metals for Future Gadgets
A new study could mark a shift in our dependence on rare earth metals to simple iron oxide for all our future devices and gadgets.
Forget OLEDS, QLEDS and PHOLEDS. New Ultra-Bright QRLEDS Are Finally Here
A team of scientists trying to improve upon OLEDs and QLEDs used in modern smartphone displays have created ultra-bright QRLEDs.
Think Your Student Can Pass an AI Literacy Test? A Concerning New Study Says Otherwise
A new study reveals a troubling gap in AI literacy, showing most students can’t effectively use or evaluate generative AI tools.
Breakthrough Metagrating Tech Filters Light with Unprecedented Precision—A Game Changer for Advanced Imaging
Scientists build a "metagrating" filter that selects light by both wavelength and angle—unlocking next-gen AR, sensors, and imaging.
The U.S. Army Just Revealed an Odd New Defense System for Its Fighter Jets and Airfields—and It Involves Robotic Coyotes
Robotic coyotes are being tested by the U.S. Army to deter birds and protect fighter jets from dangerous collisions.
Virtual Reality Emerges as a Tool for Faster, More Effective Mental Health Treatment
New research suggests virtual reality may help people with psychosis—and may even work faster than traditional cognitive behavioural therapy.
Quantum Breakthrough: Qubit Coherence Hits Record Millisecond Milestone
Finnish researchers set a new qubit coherence record, reaching millisecond thresholds crucial for practical quantum computing.
Cancel Concrete: This Innovative New “Living” Building Material Eats Carbon Dioxide
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a new living building material that pulls carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the air.
Scientists Achieve the “Impossible,” Unlocking Quantum Circuits Using Magnetic Graphene
Researchers reveal magnetic graphene supports quantum spin Hall states at zero field—paving the way for quantum spintronics.
Smarter, Colder, Faster: Quantum Amplifier Breakthrough Makes Quantum Computing Up to 10x More Efficient
New quantum amplifier design cuts power use and boosts scalability in quantum computers without sacrificing qubit readout fidelity.
Most Countries Are Falling Behind in Preparing the Workforce for AI, New Study Warns
Most nations lack clear plans to prepare their workforce for AI, leaving gaps in technical skills and human soft skill development.
DARPA Wants to Crack the Code of Human Behavior—And They’re Betting on “MAGICS” for Bold New Ideas
DARPA’s New "MAGICS" program seeks bold new methods to predict human behavior and decode complex, evolving social systems.
Army-Funded Research Develops AI That Uses Echolocation to Help Drones “See” in the Dark Like Bats
Army-backed AI mimics bat echolocation, enabling drones and robots to navigate and detect objects in darkness and low-visibility zones.
This Wild ‘Crash-Proof’ Hybrid Drone Can Effortlessly Move Between Flight and Ground Operation
Novel hybrid drone blends flight and ground travel for efficient, dual-mode mobility in challenging terrain.
Neuralink Tests Show Monkey Can “See” Without Using Its Eyes
Neuralink reveals promising results from the company’s latest brain implant, Blindsight, allowing a monkey to perceive visual cues.
Smartwatches Could Be the Next Spy Threat: New Research Uncovers How They Could Bypass Air-Gapped Systems
New research reveals how smartwatches could bypass air-gapped systems, posing a growing security threat.
Robots that “Feel”: Breakthrough Robotic Skin Could Revolutionize Human-Robot Interactions
A breakthrough in robotic skin technology that mimics human touch, could revolutionize wearables, prosthetics, and robotics.
New Laser-Printed Ceramics Can Withstand The Extreme Challenges of Nuclear, Space, and Defense Applications
New laser-fabricated ceramics demonstrate endurance of ultra-hot temperatures common to nuclear power, jet engines, and spacecraft.
This Tiny, Wearable “e-Tattoo” Can Read Your Mind’s Stress Levels
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have developed an e-tattoo that can monitor and predict mental fatigue.
“It Sounds Impossible, but They Did It”: Students Develop New Tech to Power 3D Holograms Using Quantum Entanglement
A novel microscopic imaging technique developed by Brown University engineers captures 3D images using quantum entanglement.
Scientists Develop Infrared Contacts That Enable Sci-Fi-Style Night Vision—Even With Eyes Closed
Scientists have developed new night vision contact lenses that allow near-infrared sight to be converted to visible light.
Optical Breakthrough: Tunable ‘Metalenses’ Could Enable Realistic Holograms and Invisibility
An optical breakthrough in plastic metalenses designed to offer ultrafine control of light could enable realistic holograms and invisibility.
Breakthrough Metamaterial Leverages Sound Waves for Touch-Free Control of Submerged Objects
A newly developed metamaterial enables sound waves to manipulate objects underwater without any need for physical contact.
World’s Most Powerful Laser, ‘ZEUS,’ Equips U.S. With Beam Surpassing 100x Global Electric Power Output
University of Michigan scientists say the most powerful laser ever built, called ZEUS, just achieved two petawatts of power.
Scientists Reveal Clever Trick to Detect Explosive Munitions on the Seafloor Using Sound Waves
A new approach for detecting unexploded munitions on the seafloor using sound waves could save lives and prevent serious injury.